Utilities, Energy & Communications · Surprise rank #374
Getting Food or Heating Assistance? Stack a Separate Monthly Utility Discount on Top
Utility Energy Affordability Programs provide recurring credits that are separate from the original public benefit.
Who
Utility customers who receive HEAP or another qualifying benefit under the utility tariff.
Where: Utility-specific statewide.
What to do
Start here: Contact each gas and electric utility separately to confirm enrollment and the correct discount tier.
Eligibility: Receipt of HEAP or another utility-approved qualifying public benefit; exact utility documentation and tier rules apply.
What you get
Customers receiving specified public benefits can qualify for recurring electric and gas discounts through utility affordability programs.
Benefit: Monthly bill credits or lower customer charges from each participating utility.
Possible value: Usually hundreds of dollars annually across electric and gas accounts.
Good to know
Important: Credits vary by utility and benefit tier; customers must check electric and gas accounts separately.
Availability: Ongoing.
Why people miss it: Enrollment may be automatic from benefit data, but mismatches and separate gas/electric accounts leave people uncredited.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026